tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post115116706964244280..comments2023-08-06T05:13:26.415-04:00Comments on Von Trapper Keeper: Mas Copa Del MundoDan Nolanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-1151213757392712062006-06-25T01:35:00.000-04:002006-06-25T01:35:00.000-04:00the English hate the Argentines. I think it's eit...the English hate the Argentines. I think it's either because of the Hand Of God goal or because they feel guilty about kicking Argentina's ass in the Faulkland Islands War. Anyways, with this bias in mind, here is a great article about the match: http://football.guardian.co.uk/worldcup2006/matchreport/0,,1805669,00.html<BR/><BR/>they know their football.Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-1151203568716394562006-06-24T22:46:00.000-04:002006-06-24T22:46:00.000-04:00That cat is my dog.I painted her light blue and wh...That cat is my dog.<BR/><BR/>I painted her light blue and white. I think she likes it. Or she's all hopped up on catnip, cheese, and the basement. I just threw a bunch of cheese and catnip in the basement. She loves her Fun Uncle Dan.Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-1151201869622753992006-06-24T22:17:00.000-04:002006-06-24T22:17:00.000-04:00freak that cat out at your own risk, man. she's a...freak that cat out at your own risk, man. she's a loose cannon.shaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02293193809895702447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-1151187635231253772006-06-24T18:20:00.000-04:002006-06-24T18:20:00.000-04:00wow wow wow. Hands down the match of the Cup so f...wow wow wow. Hands down the match of the Cup so far (sorry Sweden v T&T and Ivory Coast v Holland - you are a distant tie for 2nd). I have to say that I could not have been more impressed with the effort put forth by Mexico. Challenging every ball, showing great vision, toughness, and fitness against a super dangerous Argentinian team. Borgetti, like all the greats, changes the tone of a game tremendously. Mexico matched Argentina in every aspect of the game and basically lost because of one unbelievable goal. Speaking of which, was it Crespo, was it Saviola, was it Riquelme, was it Tevez, was it Messi? No. It was Maxi Rodriguez who is now tied for second in goals scored. <BR/><BR/>I also want to give maximum props to Boca Juniors keeper Abbondanzieri, who started the Cup as the major question mark for this Argentine team, and has been great in 4 matches, only giving up 2 goals - to Chelsea striker Didier Drogba and to Barcelona's Rafael Marquez. Not fucking bad. Not fucking bad at all. Sick save on the second half Borgetti strike.<BR/><BR/>Also, it was an absolute pleasure to hear this game called by John Harkes and JP Dellacamera, and not by the unforgiveably horrendous Dave O'Brien and Marcela Balboa. They are so fucking bad and they call almost all of the big games. O'Brien doesn't know how to call the sport and Balboa, well, he's just wrong. He's wrong. always. about everything.<BR/><BR/>So, Argentina advances to face Germany. I don't see the Gauchos winning this next one. They have to be absolutely exhausted after this one. I guess I'm talking specifically about Riquelme, who is critical to their success. Like Ballack, Ronaldinho, Zidane, the offense runs through him, and it clearly suffered at the end of the match when his passes were just not as crisp. He played 90 against Holland and just played 120 against Mexico. He's supposed to be sharp for another 90 Friday against a dominant German defense? They'll need him. The strikers and Cambiasso/Aimar should all be good. I really hope Burdisso can come back because Klose and the boys will tear Scaloni apart. If Argentina is fresh for the match against Germany, it should be fantastic.<BR/><BR/>Happy Birthday Riquelme, Happy Birthday Messi.Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-1151183984657619132006-06-24T17:19:00.000-04:002006-06-24T17:19:00.000-04:00I don't know if I'll see the cat for the rest of t...I don't know if I'll see the cat for the rest of the week. I'm trying to think when was the last time I screamed like that over a sporting event. And by myself (aside from Sophie) no less. fucking fantastic goal. just brilliant. almost identical to the Joe Cole goal except it was in OT.<BR/><BR/>game on again ...Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-1151182875702758642006-06-24T17:01:00.000-04:002006-06-24T17:01:00.000-04:00incredible match. Scaloni is sucking more by the ...incredible match. Scaloni is sucking more by the minute. Riquelme is exhausted. Tevez in at 75 (like I predicted) and Messi in at 80. Great moves. Crespo and Saviola were out of gas. Aimar was a good sub as well.<BR/><BR/>Mexico finally showing why FIFA had them ranked # 4 in the world.<BR/><BR/>game on ...Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-1151182609112859422006-06-24T16:56:00.000-04:002006-06-24T16:56:00.000-04:0093:00 - holy shit.93:00 - holy shit.Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-1151180825056324042006-06-24T16:27:00.000-04:002006-06-24T16:27:00.000-04:0063rd minute - this game is insane. The crowd is a...63rd minute - this game is insane. The crowd is awesome. both sides.Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-1151179380273195602006-06-24T16:03:00.000-04:002006-06-24T16:03:00.000-04:00whoa. it's halftime of the Argentina Mexico game ...whoa. it's halftime of the Argentina Mexico game right now and I am <B>very</B> nervous. By far, the best half that Mexico has played in the World Cup. They are everywhere, totally stifling Argentina's midfield development and forward attack. Scaloni is a huge downgrade from Burdisso at right back too. He should have been where Marquez scored from and he's turning the ball over constantly on the right. Sub in Coloccini? If they're still tied at 75 - 80 minutes, bring in Tevez? They do not seem like that same team that deftly made its way through the Group of Death. Heinze was lucky not to get a red card at the end of the half. Argentina is lucky to be tied right now. Hopefully they can make some mental adjustments at half time and start playing the free flowing, dominating midfield ball that has them # 1 in my power rankings. ugh. we'll see...Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.com